goat-reproduction
10 Ways to Identify Goat Pregnancy
If you absolutely must know whether or not your bred goats are pregnant, you can always opt to spend money on blood tests, X-rays, or ultrasounds. But all pregnant goats show some visible signs.
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The Smelly Truth About Goat Reproduction
If you will be breeding your goats this season you should know the smelly truth about goat reproduction. More than any other animal on the farm, goats alert your nose that breeding season has begun.
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Why Do Goats Flap Their Tongues?
Why do goats flap their tongues and wag their tails? These are some of the courtship rituals goats use to attract mates. Read on for more signs of estrus (goat heat) and readiness for mating.
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How Long is Goat Gestation?
When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.
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Signs of Goat Heat
Breeds that cycle year around include fainting goats, Kinder, Boer, Kiko, Nigerian Dwarf, Spanish, Pygmy, and sometimes Nubian goats. Alpine breeds experience heat cycles about mid-summer until the end of the year. Seasonal breeders include Alpine, LaMancha, Oberhasli, Saanen, and Toggenburg goats. Angoras are also seasonal.
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Feral Goats: Their Lives and Loves
Feral goats live in the wild in many places around the world. They preserve the species’ survival skills and the genes of old and rare breeds that will help domestic goats survive climate change.
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